Reckless: The Movie

Like all Masterpiece Theater shows, it is very well done in every way except Episode Three, which I felt became boringly tedious and which could really have been omitted and the lovers getting together should have ended Episode Two. As for production, it was excellent except for the annoying intrusive solo guitar plonking away in scenes that should really have had a full orchestra with a lush score to accentuate the emotional mood. At the risk of sounding cute, I might add that it could easily have been titled "Heterosexual Hell" which is all it was, really... on and on and on....

I just saw the Sequel for the second time because I thought it was just terrific. The complete cast is so right for this movie and I was highly entertained and amused by the constant funny scenes developed through the clever plot.

Michael Kitchen as Dr. Richard Crane is at his best, reflecting perfectly his emotions when plotting devious plans to thwart his ex-wife's plans to marry young Dr. Springer, a colleague. Francesca Annis as Anna his ex-wife gives a brilliant performance, ably deflecting all the roadblocks Richard keeps putting in her way to thwart the marriage.

And Robson Green as Dr. Owen Springer gives a superb performance as the love-sick young doctor madly in love with Anna who's 15 years his senior. Robson's charm, engaging youthfulness, and charisma make this a memorable Masterpiece Theatre production for all those lovers out there who have gone through all the agony and bliss of a passionate love affair!

Although this story didn't seem to have an ending, it finally did.

I have to admit that many times throughout the movie, I did not believe that Owen and Anna would actually do it. Owen was clearly a fling to Anna, but in her adulthood and maturity, could not find it in herself to admit it, and end it with him. Instead, she treated their relationship like a business deal. Never letting go until you have to. Owen, a horny young man, of course is going along with it, not having any inclination to let go. Richard, a husband wanna-be, only seems to start wanting Anna because someone else does.

A very good movie, with an intense fight scene, and some good sex scenes.

Anything with Robson Green could not be considered endless (in a negative way) unless you were a hetero male I guess. The three leads are some of my favorite actors, Michael Kitchen - so great in "To Play the King", "Out of Africa" and "Enchanted April". It was particularly nice to see F. Annis in a staring role, a wonderful over 40 part - imagine!

I absolutely loved the shows and I was thrilled when the movie came too. The movie was great, except for the part when Richard was in Iceland. I realize that the dogsleigh and that whole thing was done to amuse people and to make Richard look foolish in his ridiculous situation, but it was not very amusing if you can understand the icelandic language (the sleighman spoke danish) and know that there has never been such thing as dogsleigh in order to travel around Iceland(not even in ancient history) Besides from that, I loved the shows and I hope there will be more sequels.